Category: Animals and Livestock

We raise hogs and always come out far ahead. Learning how to lower feed costs has really helped us out. Costs to feed a commercial-breed hog is about $250. Young pigs cost around $100. Processing...

We feed a lot of fermented grains to our pigs because it helps them better digest their feed. To ferment pig feed, soak feed in water for 2-7 days in a covered barrel or bucket. First, the feed...

Here is a list of heritage hog breeds, their full-grown weight, and their approximate ideal weight to butcher. Actual growth rates will vary based on genetics, feed quality, and stress...

We raise heritage Potbelly hogs for meat and have now for 5 years. I've really come to like the breed. There's a non-gruesome video further down. Potbelly Pigs are great for meat. Also called...

Currently, we raise pigs. It's been a while since I had a goat. The two animals couldn't be more different. Goats are easier to feed than pigs and can do well on weedy pastures. Pigs have a...

We have raised pigs for almost 5 years now and have learned quite a lot. I especially put a lot of study into the different diets of pigs. Grass is very good for pigs. It improves digestion,...